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Bill115th CongressFiled Jul 16, 2018Armed Forces and National Security
H.Res. 998

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Navy's total readiness remains in a perilous state due to high operational demands, increased deployment lengths, shortened training periods, and deferred maintenance all while the Navy is asked to "do more with less" as financial support for critical areas waned in the era of sequestration and without consistent Congressional funding.

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Jul 17, 2018)

Recognizes the U.S. Navy's need for congressional support to address readiness, training, and modernization challenges that threaten to weaken naval superiority.

Finds that failing to provide the U.S. Navy with stable and predictable funding negatively affects its ability to project power, reassure critical allies, and defeat adversaries.

What just happenedJul 17, 2018

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1](R-VA)Sponsor
6 cosponsors6 R
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  1. Jul 17, 2018FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. Jul 17, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6289-6290)

  3. Jul 17, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6289-6290)

  4. Jul 17, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 998.

  5. Jul 17, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6289-6293)

  6. Jul 17, 2018FloorH30300

    Ms. Cheney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

  7. Jul 16, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Armed Services Committee
  8. Jul 16, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  9. Jul 16, 2018IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentJul 17, 201881

Recognizes the U.S. Navy's need for congressional support to address readiness, training, and modernization challenges that threaten to weaken naval superiority.

Finds that failing to provide the U.S. Navy with stable and predictable funding negatively affects its ability to project power, reassure critical allies, and defeat adversaries.

Introduced in HouseJul 16, 2018

Recognizes the U.S. Navy's need for congressional support to address readiness, training, and modernization challenges that threaten to weaken naval superiority.

Finds that failing to provide the U.S. Navy with stable and predictable funding negatively affects its ability to project power, reassure critical allies, and defeat adversaries.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Navy's total r… — Informed